Pathology for Urologists

Peyronie's Disease

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Clinical: Affects men between 20-80 yrs; presents with painful erection accompanied by distortion, bending, or constriction of the erect penis; usually have palpable nodules or plaques on the dorsal surface of the erect penis.

Histology:

Fibrosis of the tunica albuginea which does not affect the corpora cavernosa.